Octavia Grant

Delusional /dəˈlo͞oZH(ə)nəl/ (adjective) - characterized by or holding false beliefs or judgments about external reality that are held despite incontrovertible evidence to the contrary, typically as a symptom of a mental condition Grocery store bag boy, Andrew, hates his job. No career growth, rude customers, and the forced customer appreciation greeting have taken a toll on his mental stability. Though his job gives him the flexibility to attend community college, he can find no other enjoyment there. That is until he met the woman that would change his life. During Andrew’s mundane day of grabbing and bagging, Victoria, a customer with an infectious smile and playful personality, gives him the attention that he’s been missing. Attention that now has Andrew believing that he and she are now in a committed relationship. Victoria has no idea that her friendly demeanor has landed her in the crosshairs of an unwell man. But she’ll soon learn that the old adage is You can’t be nice to everyone. Get to know Andrew Patterson and discover how dangerous a delusion can be.

When Crystal Jones’ marriage fails, she finds companionship in the arms of the man that has always been in her her coworker, Lamar Santana. Crystal believes the office flirting, lunch dates, and mind-blowing sex are due to the chemistry they’ve formed over the years. But Lamar thinks their lunchtime tryst is just two adults having fun. Sadly, Crystal has fallen so deep in love that she can't see the writings on the wall because according to her, Lamar is her man. When her delusions become a full-blown obsession, Lamar quickly regrets ever getting involved with the person whose cubicle is across from him. This short story explains why people in your corporate circle should ALWAYS be off-limits.